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Vegetable · Summer-squash
Pattypan Squash
Cucurbitaceae
Among oldest cultivated squash (pre-1700s, Native American origin). Flat disc with scalloped edges, pale green maturing to creamy white. Denser, less moist flesh than zucchini — firmer texture. Excellent stuffed, grilled, or roasted. Extremely prolific. Less SVB-susceptible than zucchini. Harvest at 2-4 inches diameter (golf ball to tennis ball). Can eat as small as 1 inch. Seeds toughen above 4-5 inches.
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Victory Seed Company — Early White Bush Scallop
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Botanical Interests — Pattypan
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Colorado State University Extension — PlantTalk: Warm season vegetables (frost tender, best growth temps)
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University of New Hampshire Extension — Growing vegetables: when to plant (zucchini/winter squash timing)
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University of Illinois Extension — Harvesting vegetables (zucchini harvest frequency)
Planting dates for Pattypan Squash vary by USDA hardiness zone. Select your zone below for frost dates, start-indoors timing, and a full monthly planting calendar.
